ANIMAL SCIENCE EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS FOR ANIMAL ENTRIES

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1 ANIMAL SCIENCE Projects (in alphabetical order) include: Educational Exhibits for Animal Entries-NEW Beef Bucket Calf: 4H age & 2nd year Companion Animal Dairy Dog Elite Showmanship Competition Goat: Meat, Breeding, Dairy Herdsmanship Hog Horse Livestock Judging Poultry Rabbit Sheep Veterinary Science General 2018 Health Requirements: Animals under quarantine may NOT be exhibited. Only animals not showing signs of infectious or contagious diseases will be allowed to show. Animals that have active ringworm, visible warts, fungus, or abscesses, will not be allowed entry in the Phelps or Gosper County Fair for exhibition. The inspecting veterinarian may judge the ringworm to be inactive if the lesion is not encrusted and hair has begun regrowth in the area. Animals with warts that are visible by a hands-off inspection will not be allowed to remain on the premises. Animals that have visible abscesses will not be allowed to exhibit and will not be allowed to remain on the premises. Any animals with such will not be allowed to remain on the premises. YQCA TRAINING (Quality Assurance): All exhibitors in beef, dairy cattle, goats, sheep, hog, rabbit and poultry must complete age appropriate YQCA (Youth for the Quality Care of Animals) training through a YQCA certified instructor prior to June 10th. Please refer to the enrollment deadline policy regarding completion of YQCA after the enrollment deadline. NEBRASKA ORIGIN: Beef & Dairy Cattle: See health certificate r e- quirements, and ringworm and wart policy and in addition: (A) Tuberculosis-no test required to exhibit; (B) Brucellosis-no test required to exhibit Sheep & Goats: See health certificate r equirements and ringworm, fungus, and abscess policy. (A) Identification: All sheep and goats being exhibited need to be individually identified with a Scrapie tag (USDA issued). Under no circumstances may sheep and goats be exhibited which originate from scrapiesource flocks or scrapie-infected flocks. Hog: (A) Hog shall originate directly from any herd not under quarantine for pseudorabies, and 1.) A Stage IV or V county, or 2.) A pseudorabies qualified herd, or 3.) Be individually tested and classified negative for pseudorabies within 30 days prior to exhibition. Horses: 4-H horses only used in live animal demonstrations. See health certificate requirements. No Coggins test required. Poultry: Health certificate not required for poultry. No additional testing requirements. COUNTY 4-H LIVESTOCK INFORMATION: Reweigh Policy for Beef, Sheep and Hog: Livestock Exhibitors have an option to reweigh their livestock if they are over or under weight as listed in the premium book. This will take place for 20 minutes following the posted initial weigh in time. The second time an animal is weighed in will be the official fair weight of the animal. Registered Classes: To be shown in Registered Beef categories, Authorized Registration Papers must be entered with Animal ID forms. Club Pen Entries: For club pen displays in Gosper county, clubs may enter as many club pens as they wish, but will only receive one premium for the whole club. In Phelps County, each club may enter one club pen for any specie/class area as defined in the premium book livestock sections. SHOWMANSHIP All 4-H members exhibiting livestock are encouraged to enter showmanship. Pre-entry is required to enter these contests. There will be divisions for age for each livestock species. 4-H Showmanship contestants will be required to use their own animals in Showmanship classes. Information relative to judging 4-H Showmanship classes can be found in "The Guide For Evaluating Livestock Showmanship Contests(4-H357) for Beef, Sheep and Hog: "Scorecard for Judging, Fitting and Showing Contest" (EC ) for Dairy projects; and the Nebraska 4-H Horse Show and Judging Guide (4- H373) for horse shows and Guidelines for Nebraska 4- H Dogs Shows (4-H 19) for dogs. Rabbit Show information: Judging 4-H Rabbit Shows 4H257. Poultry: National 4-H Poultry Judging 4H 460. Judging will be based on preparation of the animal, apparent training and the appearance and behavior of the showman. Cleanliness, grooming and presentation of the animal and club member's alertness will be major areas judged. Showmanship classes and premiums are listed in the "Departments" of each species. EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS FOR ANIMAL ENTRIES Class G H ers are invited to create a poster highlighting an educational aspect of their animal project. The poster could focus on a current livestock issue within the species of dairy, beef, sheep, swine, goat, poultry and rabbit. Premium: P-$2.50, B-$2, R-$1.75, W-$1.25. County Fair: Posters will be displayed in the Ag Barns or Phelps Ag Hall/Gosper Civic Center as space is available during the County Fair as a way to increase the educational experiences of both the 4-H member and the general public. Entries are limited to those that reference species that stall in the fairgrounds during the County Fair and the Nebraska State Fair. Species include dairy, beef, sheep, swine, goat, poultry and rabbit. (Horse, small animal and dog posters are not allowed in this division as they do not stall during the county fair.) Poster display should be sturdy enough to last through the fair and no larger than 22 x28. Only standard poster board will be accepted. Foam board

2 or cardboard posters are discouraged. Please take into consideration that these exhibits may be displayed inside the barns and may not be returned to the exhibitor in the original condition at the time of entry. All entries MUST match the specie of livestock entered at county fair or Nebraska State Fair. Example: If 4-H member is exhibiting beef, the entry must be about beef and not another specie. Poster will be entered on 4-H Static Exhibit entry day and will be judged in the Ag. Miscellaneous area. ONE entry per number. State Fair: This class is eligible for the Nebraska State Fair if it receives a purple ribbon and is selected by the judge. Posters will be displayed in the entrance of the livestock buildings as a way to increase the educational experiences of both the 4-H member and the general public increasing agricultural literacy and promoting good will at the Nebraska State Fair. During the time when the corresponding animal is not stalled on the fairgrounds, the poster will be displayed in the 4 -H Building. BEEF Phelps County - The entire Phelps County Beef Show is Blow and Show. Refer to the criteria listed below for clarification. In Phelps County, paint on hooves is acceptable. Participants not abiding by these rules will be lowered one ribbon placing. Gosper County - The entire Gosper County Beef Show is Blow and Show. Refer to the criteria listed below for clarification. Grooming of Livestock - Beef Shows in both counties, including Showmanship and all other beef classes, will be Blow and Go. Animals may be clipped, blown, brushed or combed to enhance their appearance. Guidelines for the Blow & Go show: All animals will be shown free of any adhesive, glue, paint, or powder products. Any compounds that have adhesive qualities that when applied cannot be combed or brushed through, or alter the color of the animal are forbidden. These products include, but are not limited to commonly used adhesives and colorants such as Prime Time, EZ Comb, Tail Adhesive, Natural Hold, Ultra White Touch-Up, Black Touch Up, Black Finisher, black show foam, and baby powder. Alcohol, water, oil, foam or any water or alcoholbased products with no adhesives or glue qualities, or artificial colorings are permitted. These products include conditioners and commonly used sprays such as Kleen Sheen, Revive, Final Bloom, Pink Oil, white show foam, Freshen Up, Silk, and Sudden Impact. Phelps County - Any animal found to have prohibited products applied (adhesive, glue, paint, or powder products) will be lowered one ribbon placing. Gosper County - Any animal found to have prohibited products applied (adhesive, glue, paint, or powder products) will be noted by the judge and consequence at his/her discretion. All beef may be subject to visual inspection before or after entering the show ring. BEEF SHOWMANSHIP. Purple 6.00 Blue 5.75 Red 4.50 White 3.25 Class G Sr Showmanship, age 14 & up Class G10911-Inter Showmanship, age Class G10912-Jr Showmanship, age 8-10 year MARKET BEEF... LIMIT: 3 Market Beef per exhibitor (P & G Co.) + 1 Bred and Fed (Phelps Only) ID Deadline: April 15th Purple 7.50 Blue 7.00 Red 5.50 White 4.00 All market beef may be mouthed for age. Any cattle having permanent teeth will not be allowed to show. No muzzles or similar devices will be allowed on beef exhibits at the County Fair. Class G Registered English Steers (Angus, Red Angus, Shorthorn, Hereford.) Class G Cross breed and other breed steers Class G11050 Market Heifers +Class G11905 Club Pen of 3 - Must be 3 market animals from at least 2 exhibitors. +Class F11907 Bred and Fed Market Beef (Phelps Only) - Calves produced from the 4-H ers own herd or the herd of their immediate family are eligible to be exhibited in the Bred and Fed Market Beef Class and must meet the following requirements: 1) the calf s dam must have been bred and calved at the family s facilities; 2) the calf s dam must have stayed in the ownership of the family since birth; 3) the calf must have stayed in the ownership of the family since birth 4) the calf must have been weighed in during the designated weigh-in period in the spring and meet all other 4-H eligibility rules. 5) The Bred and Fed entry will be identified on the fair pre-entry form and the animal designated at fair weigh in. *Immediate family for the purpose of eligibility will be defined as parents, legal guardians, or grandparents. Only one calf per exhibitor may be exhibited in the Bred and Fed Market Beef Class. The Champion and Reserve Champion Bred and Fed will compete against Division Winners for Overall Market Beef Selection. GOSPER: Market beef will be divided into classes by weights, as the class warrants. Heaviest weights will be shown first. PHELPS: Market beef will be divided into divisions and classes by weight. Heaviest animals will be shown first. The champion and reserve of the Market Heifer, Registered English Steer, each Crossbred Steer divisions and Bred and Fed will compete for champion and reserve market beef. Gosper and Phelps County Fair minimum weights: Market Heifers-1000 lbs., Market Steers lbs. If market animals do not meet the minimum weights, animals will be shown in classes in which no purple ribbons or championship honors will be awarded. BREEDING HEIFERS. LIMIT: 2 Breeding Beef per exhibitor Any breeding heifer project animal enrolled in 4-H is eligible to show. Breeding Heifers must be born in To be eligible for State Fair, breeding heifers must have a legible tattoo.

3 Premium: P- 7.50, B- 7.00, R-5.50, W-4.00 Class G Registered English Breeds (Angus, Red Angus, Hereford, Shorthorn) Class G Registered Continental Breeds (Charolais, Chianina, Gelbvieh, Limousin, Maine Anjou, Simmental) Class G Commercial Breeds Class G Club Pen of 2 Brdg Heifers-(Gosper only.) STOCKER FEEDER LIMIT: 2 Stocker Feeders per exhibitor Stocker feeder cattle may be brought in the day of the show, but animal ID s must be submitted by June 10th. Purple 7.50, Blue 7.00, Red 5.50, White Class G English Breed Heifer Calves +Class G Crossbred & other breed heifer calves +Class G English Breed Steer Calves +Class G Crossbred & other breed steer calves +ClassG Club Group of 3 Stocker-Feeder Calves. COW-CALF PAIR Gosper Co. only LIMIT: 1 Cow-Calf Pair per exhibitor Purple 7.50, Blue 7.00, Red 5.50, White Class G Cow-Calf Pair. A cow/calf pair may be exhibited at the Gosper County Fair. The cow must have been shown as a Breeding Heifer by the same exhibitor at the Gosper County Fair the previous year. The cow-calf pair must both be halter broken and able to be led around the ring. The calf may also be shown as a Junior Breeding or Stocker-Feeder animal. The pair will arrive and leave on show day. No pens will be used or built for the pair during the fair. JR. BREEDING BEEF Gosper Co. Only LIMIT: 1 Jr. Breeding Beef per exhibitor Born in Current year Junior breeding cattle may be brought in the day of the show, but animal ID s must be submitted by June 10th +Class G Crossbred & Other breed Jr Heifers +Class G English Breed Junior Heifers +Class G English Breed Junior Bulls +Class G Crossbred & other breed bulls +Class G Club Group of 4 Jr Breeding Calves BEEF SPECIALS **Nebraska Charolais Association will make an engraved plaque for Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer, Market Heifer or Breeding Heifer, provided they are sired by a Charolais bull. **A trophy will be presented to the 4-H exhibitor of the best registered Polled Hereford Heifer. Animals must be registered in ownership to the 4-H member. This award will be presented by the American Polled Hereford Association and Nebraska Pollettes. Awards would be presented at annual county 4-H award banquet. BUCKET CALF Age H BUCKET CALF.. LIMIT: 1 Bucket Calf per exhibitor Premium :P-$3.50, B $3; R $2.50; W $2 The Bucket Calf Class is open to 4-H'ers 8-11 years of age on January 1 of the current calendar year. The Bucket calf to be shown must be born between Jan. 1 and June 1 of the current calendar year. Calves may be male or female; and of dairy breeds, beef breeds or crossbred. Calves are to be fed on bucket or bottle and/or dry feed. Calves are to be away from real or substitute mothers from June 1. Placings will be made on a combined score of 1/3 of total score on each of: A) Completed Bucket Calf Record Book to date (available at Extension Office); B) Oral questions asked by a judge on the day of the show and C) presentation of the bucket calf in the show arena to the judge for the day. The class may be divided by the age of the exhibitor or age of the calf. *Class G Bucket Calf 2nd YEAR BUCKET CALF... LIMIT: 1 2nd Yr Bucket Calf per exhibitor ID Deadline: April 15th Gosper Premium: P-$5.50, B-$5; R-$3.50; W- $2 Phelps Premium: P-$3.50, B-$3, R-$2.50, W-$2 4-H members who have kept and cared for their First Year Bucket calf from the previous year can show their animal as a Second Year Bucket Calf OR it may be entered in the appropriate market or breeding beef class. If the calf is shown as a Second Year Bucket calf, the animal cannot be entered in a Market or Breeding Beef Class. Placings will be made on a combined score of 1/3 of total score on each of: A) Completed Bucket Calf Record Sheet to date; B) Oral questions asked by a judge on the day of the show and C) presentation of the bucket calf in the show arena to the judge for the day. **Calves exhibited as a Clover Kid Bucket calf the previous year will be allowed to be shown as a 2nd Year Bucket Calf as long as the youth has reached 4-H age (8 yrs as of January 1st) of the current year. *Class G Second Year Bucket Calf: Gosper County: Champion and Reserve Champion will compete with division winners from the Market Beef Show for overall market beef awards. Phelps County: Champion and Reserve Champion will compete with class winners with similar weight and sex for division awards in Phelps County. CLOVER KID Animal Project listing may be found in the Clover Kid section.

4 COMPANION ANIMAL The Companion Animal Show includes cats and pets. Companion Animals are not housed on the fairgrounds. All exhibits in the Companion Animal show must be pre-entered. Premiums: P-$2.50, B-$2.25; R-$1.75, W-$1.25 Class G Cat Class G Pet Rabbit Class G Ferret Class G Chinchilla Class G Guinea Pig Class G Gerbil Class G Hamster Class G Mouse Class G Rat Class G Hedgehog Class G Poster +Class G Other including birds, reptiles, fish. Only household, domesticated pets are allowed. This show may not duplicate animals that are exhibited in other departments in the fair. (county only show) CLASS DESCRIPTIONS: Only those animals listed above will be allowed to show in the companion animal show. Entries in the 4-H Companion Animal Show are judged on the overall health and appearance of the animal, and the exhibitor s presentation and knowledge of the animal; not judged according to breed standards. Mixed breed animals can be entered and identification is not required. Rabbits shown in the pet rabbit class cannot be shown in the county 4-H rabbit show. Classes may be combined, or broken down further at the discretion of the show management. Poster division (#11) can include entries covering any companion animal (including reptiles, companion birds, or others). Exhibitors should make a poster with information on the proper care of a companion animal that they are not showing in another class of the Companion Animal Show. Poster should be the size of one full standard poster (should not exceed 22 x28 ) board. Exhibitors must be present at time of judging and will be judged on quality of the poster, accuracy of information provided, and ability of the exhibitor to explain the information and answer judge s questions. SHOW PROCEDURE: A. Exhibitors must be present at time of showing. Animals must be housed in a cage at all times of the show unless asked to remove them by the judge. If being shown in a travel cage, exhibitors should bring photographs of the animal s normal habitat. Each exhibitor will be asked to give a short showmanship presentation on their animal. The characteristics, health and care of the animal should be provided in this presentation. Following the presentation, exhibitors will be interviewed on knowledge of their animal and its care. The judge will evaluate the participant on the following basis: animal health and wellbeing, cage evaluation (appropriateness of travel housing as well as description of everyday housing), and overall knowledge and presentation skills. See the 4-H Companion Animal (Cat & Small Animal) score sheets for more complete breakdown of points available. B. Participants should bring animal, adequate cage and accessories, and pictures of normal habitat if appropriate. All vaccination records for cats and ferrets must be turned in to the Extension office in advance of the show. C. HOUSING: Cats must be brought in durable carriers. (plastic or wire cages). Cats will remain in carriers or other appropriate cage provided by the exhibitor except for when being judged. The exhibitor may provide food, water and litter for the cat in the carrier if necessary. Exhibitors may want to provide a cover for the carrier to prevent their cat from seeing other cats. All cats must be shown on a leash and be on a leash at any time they are removed from the carrier/ cage. All other animals should be brought in appropriate housing either their normal cage or a durable plastic or wire travel cage (not cardboard). Cages must be secure. Exhibitors should provide water and food for all animals as appropriate. If a cage/enclosure is deemed inappropriate by the show superintendent, the exhibitor will not be allowed to show. D. ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible to show at the County Fair Companion Animal Show, the exhibitor must be currently enrolled in the 4-H Cat or Companion Animal 4-H Project. E. HEALTH AND VACCINATIONS: All animals should be free of fleas, ticks, ear mites, ringworm, and internal and external parasite and infectious disease. Required veterinary checks may be performed on each animal entering the show. If any signs of these external parasites or other contagious health conditions are presented, exhibitors will be asked to leave without being allowed into the show area. It is highly recommended that a veterinary check is performed or preventative measures are taken prior to the show to ensure the animal in free of external parasites. ALL DECISIONS OF SHOW OFFICIALS ARE FINAL. If an animal shows the possibility of being contagious, it will be considered a danger to the other animals in the show and will not be allowed to show. Animals that pose a danger to others will not be allowed in the show area. Cats are required to be current on their vaccinations of Rabies, panleukopenia, viral rhinotracheitis, and calicivirus. Cats must either have a current feline leukemia vaccination or proof of a negative test within 180 days of the show. Proof of vaccinations must be on file with the Extension Office by July 10, current year, with vaccinations current on show day. Participants should have their veterinarian fill out and sign the "Nebraska State Fair Cat/Ferret Vaccination Record Form". Exhibitors will not be allowed to show without a signed Vaccination record form on file at the Extension Office. Ferrets must be vaccinated for Rabies and have a completed health form signed by the administering veterinarian submitted with registration information. Participants should have their veterinarian fill out and sign the "Nebraska State Fair Cat/Ferret Vaccination Record Form". Exhibitors will not be allowed to show without a signed Vaccination record form on file at the Extension Office. 4-H ers vaccinating their own cats must provide proof by including a statement from their veterinarian on the Vaccination Record Form or by including the vaccination labels on the form and having that form signed by a parent. A Rabies vaccination is federally mandated to be given by a Certified Veterinarian ON-

5 LY. This vaccination must be current and include a veterinarian signature on the Vaccination Record Form. If a cat is not declawed, the claws must be clipped. This will be a point of judging during the competition. No expectant or nursing mother animals may be entered in the show. F. ARRIVAL TIME: The Companion Animal Show will start no earlier than the time scheduled in the current premium book. Check in will ½ hour before the scheduled show time. G. NUMBER OF ENTRIES PER EXHIBITOR: Exhibitors are allowed up to four entries. Entries may be all in the same class or may be in different classes. For example, you may enter four different cats in class G or may enter one cat and three hamsters. H. AGE OF ANIMALS: All animals must be weaned prior to show. Mini-mum age of animals to be shown: i. Cats: months ii.ferrets:....4 months iii.chinchillas:...7 weeks iv.guinea pigs:..4 weeks v. Gerbils, hamsters, mice, rats..4 weeks vi.hedgehogs. 5 weeks CLEAN UP: All exhibitors must clean up their own exhibit areas. Exhibitors are expected to take down their exhibits directly following the final show. Animals left after the show will not be supervised and the Ag. Society is not responsible for damages or losses experienced before, during or after the show. J. DRESS CODE: Exhibitors in the County Fair Companion Animal Show are required to wear the official 4-H fair dress according to the 4-H Rules and Regulations during the judging of their exhibit. Long jeans/pants are required. While hard soled shoes are not required for the cat, dog and small pet shows, exhibitors are required to wear closed toes shoes with non -slip shoes. No hats, caps or other types of headgear are to be worn in the show ring. 4-H ers will be judged on the neatness of their appearance. This includes, but is not limited to; shirt tucked in, appropriate size of clothing, tied shoe laces, etc. Individuals not meeting these requirement may be lowered one (1) ribbon placing. DAIRY Purple $6.00, Blue 5.75, Red 4.50, White 3.25 Classes for Dairy Showmanship will be divided by age of exhibitors as of Jan. 1 of the current calendar year. Information relative to the basis for judging dairy showmanship is found in E.C "Score Card for Judging, Fitting and Showing Contests" DAIRY SHOWMANSHIP Purple $6.00, Blue 5.75, Red 4.50, White 3.25 Class G040909: The 4-H Dairy Show is open to grade and registered dairy animals. Grade & registered dairy animals will be shown together. Animals without registration information or with incomplete identification will be shown as grade animals. Dairy animals must be identified in accordance with 4-H rules prior to June 1 of current calendar year. A 4-H member is limited to three dairy animals. If the three qualify as a Junior herd, they may be shown in a Herd Class. As numbers warrant, animals will be shown by age class and breed. DAIRY CATTLE CLASSES LIMIT: 3 Dairy animals per exhibitor Class G44901-Junior Calves (3/1/18 to 4/30/18) Class G44902-Inter. Calves (12/1/17 to 2/28/18) Class G44903-Senior Calves (9/1/17 to 11/30/17) Class G44904-Summer Yearlings (6/1/17 to 8/31/17) Class G44905-Spring Yearlings (3/1/17 to 5/31/17) Class G44906-Winter Yearlings (12/1/16 to 2/28/17) Class G44907-Fall Yearlings (9/1/16 to 11/30/16) Class G44908-Dry Cow Any Age Class G44909-Two Year Olds (9/1/15 to 8/31/16) Class G44910-Three Year Olds (9/1/14 to 8/31/15) Class G44911-Four Year Olds (9/1/13 to 8/31/14) Class G44912-Five + Year Olds (Prior to 9/1/13) Class G44913-Junior Dairy Herd DAIRY HERD Class G44915 Exhibitors in the Dairy Herd class will enter three females. At least one of the three must be a cow that has freshened and has been fresh long enough to have a projected 305 day M.E. At least one animal must qualify as bred by exhibitor, and all three must be of the same breed. They must pre-enter to qualify. DOG Purple 2.50, Blue 2.25, Red 1.75, White 1.25 Refer to "Guidelines For Nebraska 4-H Dog Shows" 4-H 420 for show procedures. This show will follow standards as set forth in this guide available from your Extension Office. It is the dog exhibitor's responsibility to pick up after their dogs at all times. Dogs soiling in the show ring (during a class) will be lowered one ribbon placing. DOG ELIGIBILITY: Exhibitor should provide primary care and training for the dog. The dog should reside with the exhibitor or be cared for by the exhibitor the majority of the year. OBEDIENCE LEVEL: The same dog may NOT compete in more than one regular obedience class. VACCINATION: All dogs must be immunized for Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo and Rabies. The Nebraska State Fair Dog Show Vaccination Form (SF263) must be filled out and signed by a veterinarian and returned to the Extension Office by July 10, current year. This form will be used for Phelps and Gosper County and the Nebraska State Fair. The Nebraska Vaccination Record Form must document all vaccinations within 1 to 3 years based on label guidelines. All vaccinations must be in effect at the time of the county fair dog show. Explanation: Some vaccinations are viable for one year and some vaccinations are viable for three years but are specifically designed and administered according to their label. It is not acceptable nor allowed to vaccinate a dog with a 1 year vaccine and plan to have it in effect for 3 years. ADVANCEMENT IN OBEDIENCE CLASSES: Follow rules in " Guidelines For Nebraska 4-H Dog Shows" 4-H 420 Phelps and Gosper counties have also added in this rule: There is no limit to the number of times a dog may be in the Graduate Novice, Open or Utility classes. The dog will stay in its highest attained class. A "new" handler" with an experienced dog will enter such class. The "Guidelines for Nebraska 4-H Dog Shows" will be followed when placing purple ribbon exhibits. For other advancements at the State Fair, check the State Fair Premium Book. DISQUALIFIED DOGS: Females in season will not

6 be permitted to be shown. Overly aggressive dogs may be disqualified at the discretion of the judge or superintendent. Lame or crippled dogs will not be permitted to show if it is determined by a show superintendent that it is affecting the health of the dog. AGE OF DOG: A dog that is exhibited at the County Fair must be 6 months or older. Agility dogs must be 18 months or older. DRESS CODE: Exhibitors are required to wear the official 4-H dress. Closed toed shoes with a non-slip sole are required. No flip-flops or sandals are allowed. BAITING: Baiting with food or a toy is not permitted and is cause for disqualification. Handlers may use baiting action without food or toys in showmanship. The judge has the authority to disqualify violators. SHOW ORDER: The order of the show will be: Clover Kids, Agility, Obedience and Showmanship. Check the show program for specifics. EXHIBITOR RESPONSIBILITY: Cleanup shall be the EXHIBITOR'S RESPONSIBILITY. This includes all areas while in or near the show site. It also includes when dogs are in the show ring. Non-entered dogs and puppies are not allowed in the show area. SHOWMANSHIP Div Each class will be judged on handler's appearance (10%), grooming and conditioning of dog (20%), coordination of the dog and handler (50%), and general knowledge (20%). +Class G Junior Showmanship years of age by January 1, current year. Class G Intermediate Showmanship years of age by January 1, current year. Class G Senior Showmanship years of age by January 1, current year. OBEDIENCE CLASSES Div Follow rules in Nebraska 4-H Dog Show Guidelines 4 -H 420 to determine class entry BEGINNING NOVICE: All exercises must be performed on a six-foot leash. Dogs must heel including figure 8; come on recall; stand for examination; long sit for one minute; and long down for three minutes. The leash may lay on the floor in front of the dog or be held by the handler. Class G Division A-Beginning Novice Exhibitor and dog is in first year of competition (started Dog Project after October 1, of prior year) Exhibitors incorrectly entered will be moved to Beginning Novice Division B. Class G Division B- Beginning Novice - Exhibitor or dog is beyond first year of competition. Class G Novice- Dogs must heel on leash including figure 8; heal free; stand for examination off leash; heel free; come on recall off leash; long sit for one minute off leash; and long down for three minutes off leash. Class G Graduate Novice - Dogs must heel on leash; heel free including figure 8; drop on recall; stand for examination off leash; long sit for three minutes; and long down for five minutes, both with handler out of sight. Class G Advanced Graduate Novice heel on leash and figure 8 (off leash), drop on recall, dumbbell recall, recall over high jump, recall over broad jump and long down. Class G Open - All exercises off leash. Heel free and figure 8; drop on recall; retrieve on flat; retrieve over high jump; broad jump; long sit for three minutes; and long down for five minutes, both with handler out of sight. Refer to 4-H 420, Guidelines for Nebraska 4-H Dog Shows for jump heights/distances. Class G Graduate Open signal exercise, scent discrimination, directed retrieve, moving stand and examination, go out, and directed jumping. Class G Utility - The dog will perform five exercise; the signal exercise; the scent discrimination exercise with leather and metal objects; the direct retrieve; moving stand and examination; directed jumping; and the group stand for examination. Exhibitors must supply their own scent articles and gloves for the directed retrieve. AGILITY If a youth has not had training or practiced on agility equipment, they may not enter a competition due to safety and training experience in agility. Class +G Beginning Agility Open to Beginning Novice A and B Obedience Dogs-Exercise competed on leash Exception: IF you receive two purple ribbons in beginning agility at county or Level 1 Agility at State, it is required that you progress to the intermediate agility level of the County Fair Class +G Intermediate Agility Open to Novice Obedience Dogs and Dogs who have received at least two purple ribbons in beginning agility at county or Level 1 Agility at State. Once a dog competes at a higher agility level, they may not move down a level. Exercise completed on-leash. Class +G Advanced Agility Open to Graduate Novice Obedience dogs and others who compete at higher levels who perform off leash. Once a dog competes at a higher agility level, they may not move down a level. Exercise completed off leash Intermediate and advanced agility will complete the same obstacles. 4-H Best Dressed Dog Contest Class +G Dress your 4-H Dog in the most original outfit you can think of. Must be enrolled in the 4-H Dog Project to participate. Premiums: Purple 2.50, Blue 2.25, Red 1.75, W-1.25 ELITE SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION County Fair Eligibility: Youth who are champion or reserve champion in the Senior Divisions of Showmanship in the areas of beef, meat goats, sheep and hog are eligible to compete at the county competition. (If there aren t enough animal numbers in a particular specie, winners of that specie showmanship senior division are still eligible to compete at the County Elite Showmanship competition.) State Fair Eligibility: Participation at the Nebraska State Fair Elite Showmanship competition is limited to senior level youth (ages 14 and up) with one representative from each county. The individual representing the county at the Nebraska State Fair must exhibit at least one animal in a livestock competition at the Nebraska State Fair. Should the individual not be registered for State Fair for the current year, the 2nd place individual will be asked to go in their place. For more Nebraska State Fair Elite Showmanship rules and

7 regulations, please refer to the Nebraska State Fair Elite Showmanship rules page. County Contest Format: There will be five (5) sections to the competition (worth 500 points): a written test, Swine showmanship, Sheep showmanship, Goat showmanship and Beef showmanship. Exam: 100 points Showmanship: 400 points 100 possible points for each animal shown: Animal well controlled (25 pts) Animal displayed to advantage (25 pts) Attentive to judge, follow instruction (25 pts) Knowledge of project (25 pts) The written exam will be 25 multiple choice questions. Questions are related to the livestock industry (in general), each individual species, and quality assurance Contestants will take this exam prior to posted start time of the competition. The Elite Showmanship Committee will select animals for the competition and a drawing will be held to determine which animal each contestant will show. The following species will be shown: market steer, market heifer or breeding heifer; a market or breeding lamb; a market hog; and market goat. The show will run in the following order: Hog, Beef, Sheep, Goat. (permitting there are sufficient numbers of each specie at the county fair) GOAT GOAT SHOWMANSHIP. Purple 4.00 Blue 3.75 Red 3.00 White 2.25 Class G Sr Showmanship, age 14 & up Class G58902-Inter Showmanship, age Class G58903-Jr Showmanship, age 8-10 year Goat showmanship will include Meat Goat, Breeding Meat Goat, and Dairy Goat exhibitors Dairy Goats cannot be shown in Meat Goat classes and Meat Goats cannot be shown in dairy classes. MEAT GOAT LIMIT: 3 Meat Goats per exhibitor Purple 4.00, Blue 3.75, Red 3.00, White, Meat Goats to be shown at State Fair MUST have hair sample for DNA on file. Deadline for DNA is June 15th. The meat goat project is designed for animals showing meat qualities such as the goats with the Boer influence; no hair, dairy or miniature goats will be included in the project. Goat ID: All does (market & breeding) must have Scrapie tag in place as identification and part of scrapie eradication program. All market goats must be listed on Market goat affidavit and Breeding goats on separate Breeding goat affidavit. Goats should be a minimum of 45 lbs and a maximum of 125 lbs. After weighing, goats will be divided into weight classes depending on the number of entries and at the superintendent's discretion. Exhibitors may enter a maximum of three goats. All goats must be carrying all milk teeth at the time of weighin. All goats must have horns blunted. Only wether and female kids may be shown - no billies. Milk teeth may be randomly checked at weigh-in. Class G Market Goats (Wethers & Does) BREEDING MEAT GOAT LIMIT: 2 Breeding Goats per exhibitor Purple 4.00, Blue 3.75, Red 3.00, White, Class G59010 Yearling Does (Does born 9/1/2016 to 8/31/2017) Does born prior to 9/1/2015 are ineligible to show. Class G59020 Doe Kids (Does born 9/1/2017 to 4/1/2018) A. All breeding does may be mouthed for age. All doe kids must have all lamb or temporary teeth present; yearling does can have yearling teeth, but cannot have two-year old teeth up. Does exhibiting two-year old teeth will be allowed to show, but will not be eligible to compete for championship. B. Breeding Does must be ear tagged or tattooed. Registered does must be registered with the breed association by entry date and have the flock tag, or tattoo and registration tag (if required by breed association). Full scrapie tag number must be on the registration paper. Registration must be completed by fair date and a copy of the registration papers must accompany State Fair entry. Both commercial and registered does must have an official USDA (scrapie) identification tag on the ID affidavit (4-HF-105) and be in the animal s ear at check-in. Both commercial does and registered does will show together. DAIRY GOAT LIMIT: 3 Dairy Goats per exhibitor Purple 4.00, Blue 3.75, Red 3.00, White, Dairy Goats will be shown by breed and age where necessary. DAIRY GOAT FEMALES Division G51-Alpine Division G52-Lamancha Division G53-Nubian Division G54-Oberhasli Division G55-Recorded Grade Division G56-Saanens Division G57-Toggenburg Class Number: 910: Under 5 months 920: 5 mo. To 8 mo. 930: 8 mo to 1 year 940: 1 yr 2 yrs-non milking doe 950: Under 2 yrs-milking doe 960: 2 & 3 years milking doe 970: 4 yrs & over milking doe 980: Junior herd 990: Mother-Daughter HERDSMANSHIP Beef/ Hog / Sheep / Goats ClassID Purple $7 $7 $7 $7 G/10001 Blue $6.50 $6.50 $6.50 $6.50 G/30001 Red $5.50 $5.50 $5.50 $5.50 G/35001

8 Exhibitors are expected to take pride in their animals and their living space while at home and at the fair. Herdsmanship is very important in the welfare of each animal and should be done in order to keep the animal as comfortable and clean as possible. Herdsmanship is also important at fair to give a nice presentation of the animals to the general public. Herdsmanship Responsibility: Herdsmanship duties are the responsibility of the exhibitor, not leaders or parents. It is not required for an exhibitor to be present at all times, but maintaining a clean space is important at all times. Stalls/pens should be clean with proper bedding between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM. Herdsmanship is judged for the following species and each species is judged as a separate Division: Beef/ Dairy, Sheep, Goat, and Hog. Scores will be posted at the livestock office after each check during the fair. Phelps County: Herdsmanship begins at the time the livestock are to be in place and ends the morning of the 4-H Auction. Herdsmanship may be judged anytime between 8 AM and 10 PM. Herdsmanship will not be judged for each species during their respective show time. Clubs and each independent family will be judged on herdsmanship in each division. Gosper County: Herdsmanship begins at the time the livestock are to be in place and ends the night prior to the 4-H Auction. Herdsmanship may be judged anytime between 8 AM and 10 PM. Herdsmanship will not be judged for each species during their respective show time. Scoring: Herdsmanship will be scored based on the following areas: Cleanliness of pens/stalls, bedding, and alleys Cleanliness/neatness of tack/feed area General care of animal (groomed, feed, watered) Stall Cards in place and legible Club/Name signs not handed out by Extension Office are welcome, but must be displayed neatly Courtesy and respectful attitude shown by exhibitors to the public, fellow exhibitors, parents, Extension Staff, Council members, and Fairboard members. HOGS LIMIT: 3 Market Hogs & 1 Lottery Hog per exhibitor ALL hogs to be shown at State Fair and Aksarben MUST have hair sample for DNA on file. Deadline for DNA is -June 15th. The Gosper and Phelps County 4-H Hog Shows are non-terminal shows. If market animals do not meet weight requirements, animals will be shown in classes in which no purple ribbon or championship honors will be awarded. Hog Showmanship Class G35901-Sr. Hog Showmanship 14 & up Class G35902-Inter. Hog Showmanship Class G Junior Hog Showmanship 8-10 PHELPS COUNTY HOG Weight Limits: 220 lbs min to 310 lbs max Phelps County: To provide uniform appearance, and at the request of the Hog packer, Phelps County is discouraging total body clipping. Hog will be inspected at weigh-in and must have at least 1/2 inch length hair on the body and 1/4 inch length hair on the head and ears. Hog not meeting these requirements will result in dropping one ribbon placing in all market and showmanship classes. No clipping of Hogs will be allowed on the fairgrounds. At the fair, hogs will be housed 2 per pen, with a maximum of 2 pens per exhibitor. Pen dividers are allowed. Phelps Market Hog... Purple 4.00, Blue 3.75, Red 3.00, White 2.25 Class G35904 Lottery Hog Class G35010 Market Hog (shown by weight and sex) with overall Grand and Reserve Market Gilt and overall Grand and Reserve Market Barrow **Lottery Pigs: Champion and Reserve Champion Lottery Pigs will compete with class winners from Market Hog Show for division awards. Hog Carcass Contest -Phelps only Purple-4.00 Blue 3.75 Red 3.00 White 2.25 Class G Hog Carcass Contest. The Hog carcass contest is open to all hogs shown in the live 4-H Hog Show. All market hogs will be measured with real -time ultrasound at the time of weigh-in. These measurements, plus carcass weight will be used to calculate % lean. An exhibitor will have his/her highest placing Hog carcass entry entered in the carcass contest. *Hogs must be 220 pounds or more live weight and under 310 pounds. *Hog carcasses must have a minimum loin eye area of 4.50 square inches. *Superintendents of the show will award ribbons based upon percent lean. *Animals on which complete identification and information cannot be made will be awarded ribbons as deemed appropriate by the Superintendents. GOSPER COUNTY HOG Weight Limits: 220 lbs min to 320 lbs max Gosper County: Market Hogs must meet weight requirements to participate in the Premium Auction and to be eligible to be sold at base bid. 4-H Families will have the option of selling hog(s) on their own prior to or after the auction, or taking them home. To provide uniform appearance, Gosper County is discouraging total body clipping. Hog will be inspected at weigh-in and must have at least 1/2 inch length hair on the body and 1/4 inch length hair on the head and ears. Hog not meeting these requirements will result in dropping one ribbon placing in all market and showmanship classes. No clipping of Hog will be allowed on the fairgrounds. Hog Showmanship Class G35901-Sr. Hog Showmanship 14 & up Class G35902-Inter. Hog Showmanship Class G Junior Hog Showmanship 8-10 Gosper Market Hog Purple 4.00, Blue 3.75, Red 3.00, White 2.25 Class G35904 Lottery Hog Class G35905 Market Hog (shown by weight and sex) with overall Grand and Reserve Market Gilt,

9 and overall Grand and Reserve Market Barrow, and overall Grand and Reserve Market Hog. **Lottery Pigs: Champion and Reserve Champion Lottery Pigs will compete with division winners from Market Hog Show for overall awards. HORSE LIMIT: 5 Horses per exhibitor (cannot ID more than 5) ID Deadline-County Fair: June 10th ID Deadline-District/State: May 11th Any 4-H Member enrolled in the 4-H Light Horse Project in Phelps or Gosper County is eligible to enter and compete in this show. The County Fair 4-H Horse Show will use the rules of the "Nebraska 4-H Horse Show and Judging Guide" (4-H 373) as to Objectives, Requirements, General Show Rules, Tack and Attire and Standard Class Score sheets. All additional rules and regulations governing the 4-H Horse Show will be those of the host county. Gosper County will host the 4-H Horse Show in even numbered years, Phelps County will host in odd numbered years. The 2018 Phelps-Gosper 4-H Horse Show will be hosted by Gosper County on July 21st. RECOGNITION: The recognition program for the Phelps-Gosper County Fair 4-H Horse Show will be that of the host County. Premiums will be paid to 4-H members by the county program in which they are enrolled. When hosted by Phelps County, championship performances in the three age divisions of Showmanship, plus Champion Mare and Champion Gelding will be awarded recognition items at the time of the show. Championship performances in all other classes will be designated on a single item of recognition and awarded to the contestant at a later date (i.e. The 4-H Achievement Banquet of the contestant to be recognized.) To be eligible for championship recognition the performance must be of Purple or Blue Ribbon quality as designated by the judge for the day. There is an entry deadline. Late entries will be allowed to participate, but not be awarded ribbons or premiums at the superintendent's discretion. When hosted by Gosper County, championship and reserve championship performances in all classes will be designated on a single item of recognition to be awarded to the contestant at a later date (ie. The 4-H Achievement Banquet of the contestant to be recognized.) To be eligible for championship recognition the performance must be of Purple or Blue Ribbon quality as designated by the judge for the day. There is an entry deadline. Late entries will not be permitted to participate, will not receive ribbons or premiums. Classes listed as a part of the County Fair 4-H Horse Show will be judged according to the procedure outlined in the standard score sheets listed in the "Nebraska 4-H Horse Show and Judging Guide". Each 4-H member may enter and use a maximum of five (5) horses. No member may enter two horses in the same performance class. No horse may be used by two riders in showmanship classes or the same performance class. The same horse can be used in all events. Stallions must be foaled during the calendar year of the show. Older intact male animals will not be allowed to show. Competitive divisions for the performance classes and showmanship will be broken by the age of the exhibitors on Jan. 1 of the current calendar year. Exhibitors must have completed Horse Advancement Level 2 in order to compete in 2-3 Year Old Snaffle, Goat Tying, and Roping classes. To be eligible for the All Around Award, exhibitors must have completed Horse Advancement Level 1. Please report all Level Advancement documentation by July 1 to the county office. PREMIUMS: P-3.50, B-3.00, R-2.50, W-2.00 Dept G Division 60-Showmanship Class 1 Sr Showmanship, age 15 & up Class 2 Inter Showmanship, age Class 3 Jr Showmanship, age 8-10 Dept G Division 61 Halter Class 1 Weanling Fillies Class 2 Yearling Fillies Class 3 2 year old Fillies Class 4 Mares, ages 3 and up Class 5 Weanling Colts Class 6 Yearling Geldings Class 7 2-year old Geldings Class 8 Geldings, ages 3 and up Dept G Division 63 Horsemanship Class 1 Sr. Horsemanship, age 15 & up Class 2 Inter Horsemanship, age Class 3 Jr. Horsemanship, age 8-10 Class 4 Jr.-Walk/Trot Dept G Division 64 Pleasure Class 1 Sr. Pleasure, age 15 & up Class 2 Inter. Pleasure, age Class 3 Jr. Pleasure, age 8-10 Class 4 Jr.-Walk/Trot Class 5 2 to 3 Year Old Snaffle Dept G Division 65 Reining Class 1 Sr. Reining, age 15 & up Class 2 Inter. Reining, age Class 3 Jr. Reining, age 8-10 Dept G Division 67 Trail Class Class 1 Sr. Trail, age 15 & up Class 2 Inter. Trail, age Class 3 Jr. Trail, age 8-10 Dept G Division 68 Timed Events Class 1 Sr. Barrels, age 15 & up Class 2 Intermediate Barrels, age Class 3 Jr. Barrels, age 8-10 Class 4 Sr. Pole Bending, age 15 & up Class 5 Inter. Pole Bending, age Class 6 Jr. Pole Bending, age 8-10 Dept G Division 69 Stock Events #Class 1 Calf Roping, Breakaway, all ages #Class 4 Team Roping, Heading #Class 5 Team Roping, Heeling #Class 906 Goat Tying Dept G Division 070 English Events #Class 001 English Equitation (all ages) #Class 002 English Pleasure (all ages) Rules will be enforced by the 4-H Horse Committee in

10 charge of the County Fair 4-H Horse Show. Those rules dealing with safety, sportsmanship and humane treatment of animals and people are to be monitored most closely. LIVESTOCK JUDGING Livestock Judging is divided into Junior (8-10) Intermediate (11-13) and Senior Divisions (14-18). It is not necessary to be enrolled in this project to judge in the contest. Clover Kids are welcome to participate in the contest, and will receive a participation ribbon only. +F Junior P-$3, B-$2.75, R-$2.25, W-$1.75 +F Inter. P-$3, B-$2.75, R-$2.25, W-$1.75 F Senior P-$3, B-$2.75, $-$2.25, W-$1.75 POULTRY Purple 1.75, Blue 1.50, Red 1.00, White.50 (A)HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: Health certificate not required for poultry. No additional testing requirements for Nebraska Origin Poultry. (B)4-H Exhibitors will complete YQCA (Youth for the Quality Care of Animals) training through a YQCA certified instructor prior to June 10th. (C)A 4-H Member may have up to 5 entries plus showmanship. (D) Breeds-To be eligible for breed exhibition, cockerel, pullet, cock or hen chicken entries must be fair representatives of one of the breeds listed in the American Standard of Perfection. Minimum heights for exhibition birds will be as stated in American Breeds of Perfection and Bantam Standards (E) Entries must be 4-H Project Birds - All poultry exhibited must be grown in a 4-H members project (F) Trio - A pen of egg production birds can be hybrids, crossbred or purebred and shall consist of 3 sexually mature females. Egg production females will be judged for production qualities only and need not necessarily conform to breed standards. (G) Rules for Bantam and other poultry-the rules for standard size chickens apply equally to bantams, waterfowl and turkey where applicable. (H) 4-H'ers will be in appropriate 4-H attire as stated in the 4-H Regulations in the front of this book. (I) Each entry should fit the appropriate breed and class. (J) Entries MUST be 4-H project birds. All poultry exhibited must be grown in a 4-H member s project. Poultry Showmanship A. Any 4-H'er entered in the 4-H Poultry project with a bird may enter showmanship. B. The participant may use any bird they choose as long as it was raised and trained by the 4-H'er. C. Basis for judging-showmanship is based on grooming and training of the bird and the appearance and behavior of the exhibitor. The exhibitor must vocally explain the steps in their routine and the merit of the bird. Primarily, showmanship is the skill of the exhibitor in presenting and explaining the bird before the judge. The excellence of the bird is not considered in scoring. D. The maximum length of showmanship presentations is five minutes. Exhibitors will be timed. E. The judge may or may not ask questions of the exhibitor at the close of the routine. F. Information of the basis of judging poultry showmanship is found in Nebraska Cooperative Extension 4 -H 191. Class G Sr. Poultry Showmanship (4-H age 14 & older) Class G Int. Poultry Showmanship (4-H age 11-13) Class G Jr. Poultry Showmanship (4-H age 8-10) Poultry Entries... LARGE FOWL: Class G70002 American (Plymouth Rock, Jersey giant, Wyandotte, New Hampshire Red, Rhode Island Red) Class G70003-Asiatic (Cochin, Brahmas, Langshan) Class G70004-English (Cornish, Orpington, Australorps, Sussex, Dork-lings) Class G70005-Mediterranean (Leghorn, Buttercup, Minorca) Class G70006-Continental (Polish, Hamburg, Campines, Faverolles, Houdan) Class G70007-All Other Breeds (Naked Neck, Game, Sumatra, Araucanas, Ameracanas) BANTAMS: Class G70008-Game Bantam (Modern & Old English) Class G70009 Single Comb Clean Legged (Plymouth Rock, Leghorn, Japanese, Rhode Island Red, Orpingtons, New Hampshire) Class G70010-Rose Comb Clean Legged (Rosecomb, Wyandotte, Sebright, Leghorn, Belgian Bearded D Anver) Class G70011-All Other Comb Clean Legged (Polish, Cornish, Houdan) Class G70012-Feather Legged Class (Silkie, Cochin, Brahma, Belgian Bearded D Uccle, Langshan) DUCKS: Class G70013-Heavy (Pekin, Rouen, Muscovy) Class G70014-Medium (Swedish, Buff, Crested, Cayuga) Class G70015-Light (Runner, Khaki, Campbell) Class G70016-Bantam Ducks (Call, Mallard, East Indie) GEESE Class G70017-Geese (all weights) TURKEYS Class G70018-Turkeys PRODUCTION Class G70019-Production Trios Each entry should fit the appropriate class & breed. EGGS Eggs will be judged according to uniformity of size, weight and color as well as cleanliness. Do not refrigerate prior to exhibiting eggs. 4-Hers may only exhibit ONE dozen of each color. Premium: P- $1.75, B-$1.50, R-$1.00, W-.75 Class G One dozen white eggs Class G One dozen brown eggs Class G One dozen other colored eggs RABBITS A. General Rules: General Livestock/Animal rules apply to this department and are found in the beginning of the Fair premium Book. B. Quality Assurance Certification: It is required that all exhibitors receive Quality Assurance training or testing through a UNL Extension program prior to the fair. C. Rabbit Identification: County fair rabbits do not